"I pray, God please help him make this kick," said Hartley. "Every game, I do that."

Cookie Hartley wasn't the only one praying Sunday in New Orleans. One kick by her son Garrett, answered the prayers of an entire city.

"You could feel the vibration in the concrete floors," said Hartley of the Superdome. "They were dancing in the aisles. They were high-fiving, hugging, crying. Strangers were coming up to the three of us and saying can we take a picture?"

Several more pictures have been taken. Most of Garrett. Number five has support from New Orleans to Lindale, where Cookie teaches at the early childhood center. With shirts and signs all over the school, it's a super moment Hartley can't forget.

"It'' almost surreal," said Hartley. "It's a wonderful, amazing adventure."

The adventure's not over. A bigger stage awaits at the Super Bowl in Miami. Mom will be in the stands praying for a different ending.

"From a nerve stand point, I'd almost rather him not be the last line of defense," said Hartley of her son. "It's a pressure, that I haven't weathered yet."

With the smallest enrollment in District 17-5A, and really across the entire classification, Lindale could use that as an excuse for a sub-par season. But under defensive coordinator, turned head coach Chris Cochran, that won't be the case.

With the smallest enrollment in District 17-5A, and really across the entire classification, Lindale could use that as an excuse for a sub-par season. But under defensive coordinator, turned head coach Chris Cochran, that won't be the case.

Bullard is ready to compete for a playoff spot in the District of Doom.

Once again, we are giving you two Red Zone rundowns for the price of one. Just like in Lindale, the Bullard players are learning a new head coach during fall camp. East Texas native Scott Callaway is now in charge of the Panthers program.

Once again, we are giving you two Red Zone rundowns for the price of one. Just like in Lindale, the Bullard players are learning a new head coach during fall camp. East Texas native Scott Callaway is now in charge of the Panthers program.

The inaugural Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year, presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb, will be awarded at the conclusion of the 2017 college football season. The award will recognize the College Football Bowl Subdivision player who has demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field.

The inaugural Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year, presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb, will be awarded at the conclusion of the 2017 college football season. The award will recognize the College Football Bowl Subdivision player who has demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field.